Cleaning Nebulizer Equipment

After 30 minutes rinse and air dry in a cool dry place.

Cleaning nebulizer equipment.

Nebulizer treatment and cleaning a nebulizer changes liquid medicine into fine droplets in aerosol or mist form that are inhaled through a mouthpiece or mask. Wash the equipment as directed above. At the end of each day the nebulizer cup mask or mouthpiece should be washed in warm soapy water using a mild detergent. The cystic fibrosis foundation consensus guidelines currently recommend that nebulizer equipment be cleaned disinfected rinsed and air dried between uses.

Your nebulizer will also need a thorough cleaning once a week. At the end of each day. Follow the manufacturer s instructions for cleaning and storage of your nebulizer machine. Rinse shake off excess water and allow to air dry on a clean towel.

To ensure long term cleanliness and keep your nebulizer in good working order it s important to give it regular deep cleanings to kill any bacteria or microorganisms your normal cleaning regimen failed to kill. You may be instructed to soak all nebulizer parts except mask tubing and compressor in one part distilled white vinegar three parts hot water for one hour do not reuse cleaning solution. Nebulizers can be used to deliver bronchodilator airway opening medications such as albuterol xopenex or pulmicort steroid. Follow these instructions for cleaning your nebulizer.

Cleaning your nebulizer machine regularly will keep the equipment from clogging and help it last longer. Shake off excess water and let it air dry. After you finish using your nebulizer start by washing it as you normally would. Here is a video demonstration for the altera and eflow nebulizers.

After each treatment rinse the nebulizer cup thoroughly with warm water shake off excess water and let it air dry. Reassemble the pieces and tubing and turn on the compressor briefly for drying. Soak the mouthpiece or mask top piece and medicine cup in a white vinegar and water solution for 30 minutes or as recommended by your device manufacturer. Cleaning and disinfecting your nebulizer germs can grow on or in anything that is wet including your nebulizer.